I own Twilight and all its characters. Pfftt yeah right. I'm not smart enough for that. That wonderful title goes to one awesome Stephenie Meyer.
Rewound and Revised
Chapter 8: Pain
(B.P.O.V.)
I quickly walked out of the locker rooms from the gym and into the parking lot. Alice wasn't allowed to participate in gym for awhile, yet I still had to. She was willing to wait for me in the gym but I told her she can just meet me at her car like usual. The knowledge that me and Alice were going on a date elated me to no end. I just wish that she knew what I was. Taking her out to dinner and then coming up with an excuse as to why I'm not eating will get old pretty fast.
Not only that, but there wasn't much to do in Forks for a vampire. Usually my family would take "camping" trips. Mostly it was to go out and hunt the exotic wild life or to just get out of the house. I was never a nomad but I think I would enjoy the freedom of it. Maybe when Alice is turned we could...
Stop, I mustn't think like that. The thought of Alice writhing in pain because of an imaginary fire that I caused is not ideal. Just the image of her in pain makes me sick to my stomach.
I heaved a sigh as I rounded a corner of a building. The parking lot came into view along with the sound of shouting. My ears perked up when I heard Alice's voice. Was my mate in trouble? My pace quickened as I crossed the parking lot, making sure no humans would run me over. Now that would be hard to explain why I was fine and there was a massive dent in their vehicle.
I recognized immediately the shorter version of Alice standing their yelling at her sister. I frowned. I can't really protect Alice since it is her sister. Maybe if I just give her a gentle push.
Alice eyes caught mine and I saw how she had a pleading look. I couldn't help but to smirk, but never the less I started over to her. Cynthia spared me a glance before pinning Alice with her hard gaze. If I were human I think I may be a little scared of Cynthia, maybe.
"What seems to be the problem here?" I asked as my arm went around Alice's waist. I made sure to make eye contact with Cynthia. At first her gaze was just as hard, but she soon backed down. That's right you midget, know your place you ungrateful...
"Cynthia has informed me that I am to be her chaperone tonight. I have to take her and some boy out to the movies." Alice said this with the cutest angry face I have ever seen. I did my best to hold back a smile but my lips did twitch.
Cynthia's glare came back with a new fury and she stomped her foot on the ground. "He's not just some boy. He's Daniel Moss, the cutest boy in this high school."
Ah, no wonder she is so admit about this date. That kid in the looks department is next to my family, which is saying something. I was wondering why the boy couldn't take her himself, well that solves that mystery. Stupid younger than sixteen teenagers. Out of the corner of my eyes I caught Alice about ready to blow. I needed to move in fast.
Swiftly I stepped in between the two sisters, and was facing Alice. Her cute human snarl eased a bit but to my humor she still looked pissed. Good, I like my mate with the ability to stand their ground.
"Alice," I said slowly as I put my hands on her shoulders. "Why don't we just take them. We can go to the movies and sit in the back and make sure the two children don't get into any shenanigans. Besides I bet your parents would want this."
At the mention of Alice's parents all color drained from her face. Her eyes widened and she looked around me towards her sister. I looked behind me to see Cynthia who suddenly found the ground very interesting. My eyes narrowed at Alice.
There was something wrong with her relationship with her parents. No mom would leave her child after a trip to the emergency room. No child should give such a horror of a reaction towards just the mention of the two parental units. No something is not right and when it comes to my mates discomfort, I plan to find out.
Alice interrupted me from my inner monologue. "You're right, we should probably go. Go ahead and get in the car Cyn, I'll be right behind you." With that a silent Cynthia hopped in her sister's car. Alice then turned to me. "I'll text you the details."
I could tell she wanted to say something more but just couldn't bring herself to speak. Instead I felt small arms wrap around my waist. My arms instinctually went around her and embraced her using barely any strength. Alice looked up and gave me a smile that just didn't reach her grey eyes.
"I'll see you soon, okay?" I don't know why I made it a question but something just didn't seem right. The monster in me was raging with a protective instinct. I fought the monster who was protesting as Alice got in her car and drove off.
All I could do was sit there and watch as my mate's tail lights disappeared from sight. My hand went up and through my chestnut hair. The only thing I could do now was wait. Something a vampire dreaded more than anything.
(A.P.O.V)
Cynthia didn't say anything the whole car ride home. She knew I was upset with her. I loved my sister dearly, but she knew that father loved her more than me and she knew how to use that. My father was getting more, and more angry at me everyday. I don't know why but I felt like something was going to snap at any second.
My car pulled smoothly into the driveway. It took no time for my sister to rush out while I hung back. I hesitated before getting out of my car. Seeing my father was something I didn't want to do today. I grabbed my bag from the backseat and made my way towards my house.
The sound of tires entering my driveway made me turn my head. My father's sleek Lexis came into view and was speedily headed towards me. It took me a second to realize I was in front of the garage and quickly jumped out of the way of my father's car. He came so close to hitting me that I felt the wind from his car. My heart began to pound in my ears and a started to shake. Never has my father tried to hurt me, mental abuse was his forte. I slowly turned my head to see him smirking as he exited his car. I swallowed the lump that was in my throat.
Instantly my father's smirk faded and he stomped towards me with a look of disgusted. I noticed that his eyes were scanning the neighborhood. Ah father doesn't want his stupid act seen. A smile bloomed on dad's face that through me for a loop. He standing before me soon enough and his hand reached up and ruffled my hair. I prayed he didn't notice my flinch.
"I wasn't going to hit you hon, so don't look so shocked." Dillon's voice was rich with humor. In another act that freaked the shit out of me he threw his arm around my shoulder and led me to the house. My feet moved on their own accord and I thank them because I was just to shocked to think. I turned my head and saw a neighbor watching us.
Soon we made it in the house. Mom was flittering in the kitchen while Cynthia was at the top of the stairs looking down. For a split second it felt like we were a normal family. Like the smiling and laughing was just a normal part of life. Like my father really wasn't aiming for me, but done what I've seen many people do when they fake an accident. Maybe we were a...
I was on the floor in an instant. The building happiness faded as quickly as the sound of my dads feet on the stairs. I shook my head. How stupid was I too think that he actually loved me. He was just putting on an act on for the neighbor that was watching us. Yeah that's right daddy, keep all of your abuse behind closed doors. Nobody wants to see your dirty laundry on the line. How could I think for one second things had changed, especially so fast. I glanced my mom's way and saw her looking at me with worry in her eyes. Yeah mom, your husband pushed your child on the floor and you're just going to stand there gaping like a fucking fish.
I stood up on shaky legs and quickly dashed to my room. All I could do was stand in my room and stare out the window. My mind ran through what just happened over and over again. I went over the way he acted till when we entered the house, from ruffling hair to being on the floor. Shit. I was on the floor. My father, no Dillon, pushed me on the floor. It didn't hurt me, but that was just a touch of physical abuse. Wait was it?
"Ugh" I moaned out. My hands threaded in my hair in frustration. My father pushed me to the floor. He didn't hit me or anything, just pushed me. Maybe it was an accident? Maybe. I'm just too confused.
A soft knock interrupted my thoughts. Cynthia poked her head in and saw my pained expression. I sighed and made my way to my bed. The soft, fluffy, comforter surrounded me as I laid down. I felt the bed dip and knew it was my sister. A soft glow made me close my eyes. I opened them and looked over at the intruding light and discovered it came from my sister's laptop. Another evidence of my father's love for his youngest.
"What are you doing?" I asked with a sigh.
For once my sister was silent. She had a guilty look but took a breath and hardened her resolve. "I'm looking up movie times." I fought the scream that was building up. Of all the selfish things my sister does, this was the worst of them all. How dare.. "I'm doing this for you, you know."
My mouth was open slightly in slack jawed shock. My sister glanced at me and continued on her search. I couldn't contain my confusion any longer. "Oh so taking you out on your date is for my benefit how?" The venom in my voice was not lost on my sister.
Cynthia's glare was hard as she put her laptop to the side. "I'm only thinking of you. Obviously you just had a traumatic experience. I thought maybe your girlfriend Bella would help take you away from your thoughts, because I can practically hear the gears turning from upstairs." Cynthia had quite a snap when she began, but now that she is done she is looking at me with a crooked grin.
I tried to fight the smile but the thought of seeing Bella was just too much of a relief. I turned to my sister who looked annoyed, but relief was clouding up her vision. "So, when are we going."
Cynthia rolled her eyes. "Well I was thinking about the new Superman movie, what do you think?" In reality I didn't really care, just as long as I could be near Bella. I just shrugged at my sister as I jumped up to my closet. "Well the movie starts at seven fifteen. That should be enough time, right?"
I stuck my head out of my closet, "with Bella's driving it will be." I watched as Cynthia's eyes lit up at the mention of Bella driving.
"So we will go in Bella's car?" The excitement in my sister's voice was hard to miss.
I walked out of my closet with a pair of jeans in my hand. I threw them on the bed and stared my sister down. "What, my sexy Porshe isn't good enough for you?" I saw my sister roll her eyes. I went back to the task at hand, finding an amazing outfit for tonight.
I heard my bed squeak and then the soft sound of my sister shutting my bedroom door. Most likely going to get ready as well. My fingers flowed over the fine material that was my wardrobe. I stopped at a cream colored sweater. Hmm this should do nicely, now what to wear under it..
"MARY ALICE BRANDON, GET THE FUCK IN HERE NOW!"
Oh my God..
My heart dropped into my lower stomach as the sweater fell from my hand. My eyes widened and I felt paralyzed. The growl in my father's booming voice had me shaking in fear.
With uncertain legs I made my way out of my closet. I didn't get far when my bedroom door came blasting open. The hard wood hit my wall with such a force that I was certain that the handle left a dent in the wall, but I didn't see because I stood with my eyes focused in fear at my father. He stood in the doorway with his eyes blazing with rage. I felt myself shrink, like I was some child with my hand caught in the cookie jar. My sister loomed in the background with a pale scared face.
In two strides my father reached me and grabbed my arm. His fingers digging into my soft flesh. I whimpered out in pain but he took no mind to it. The smell of scotch came of my father's hot breath that fanned across my face.
"What the fuck does your sister mean you are going on a date with a girl?" My father hissed out in a sharp cold voice that cut me like a knife. Blood drained from my face and most likely ended up in my feet. My mouth opened on it own accord but no sound came out.
Oh shit!
(B.P.O.V)
When I walked through the door I noticed that it was one of those rare moments when everyone is together in one room, and I mean all fifteen of us. Eleazar and Jasper were playing an intense game of chess. Edward, Carlisle, Rose, Tanya, Kate, Garrett, Laurent, and Irina all had their heads over a Monopoly game board. Esme, Carmen, Maggie, and even Emmett were sitting on couches together and watch some bizarre homes show on the Travel Channel.
I'm positive everybody knew I was there, but everyone was so focused that they didn't pay me much attention. Why would they since I have been a little day dreamy this past week. Though it didn't take long for someone to notice me, and that person had to be Jasper.
The moment he felt my mixed emotions of panic and fear set off a train reaction. His head whipped around and my empath of a brother trained me with a stare. Jasper's reaction, and lack of attention on the chess game, made my "uncle" look up. Their combined thoughts must have alerted Edward because his head turning caught my attention. This of course made everyone at the Monopoly table to turn and stare at me. The lack of noise caught the attention of my mother and the rest of the family.
My adoptive father was the first to stand and was by my side in seconds. So many emotions swam inside me. I didn't know what to do. I was pissed off from lack of information about Alice's parents and how they obviously treated her. I was also afraid for reasons I don't understand. The way Alice paled at the mention of her parents gripped my dead heart in such a way.
"Please Bella, your emotions are all over the place." Jasper had the same panic that was overwhelming me visible in his eyes. Maggie jumped up to comfort her mate.
"Bella what is going on?" My father held a strong hand on my shoulder in an effort to comfort me.
I had always been the strong one in the family, next to the parents of course. Only now I could feel my resolve breaking. Venom tears that shall never be shed pricked in the corner of my eyes. "I don't know," I chocked out as I collapsed at my father's feet. In seconds the familiar scent of sweet mountain air and earth hit my nose, followed by strong arms wrapping around me.
"Bella, please talk to us." My father was at my level now and I could hear a slight hint of panic in his voice.
I shook my head. Talking would be out of the question, so instead I opened my mind for Edward. "Please brother?" I begged from inside my mind. In seconds I let everything flash through my mind for Edward to see. His sharp intake of breath was the affirmation that I needed.
"She is worried for Alice. She thinks that something is wrong concerning Alice and her parents. She...she doesn't know anything about them but it's almost like she can feel that something is up." I looked up to see my copper headed brother looking confused.
"I can defiantly feel that fear for Alice." Jasper added while standing up.
When Jasper was a foot away I felt a wave of calm hit me like a truck. To make the calm spread faster my blonde brother put his hand on my shoulder. I didn't fight the calm and let it relax me instantly. I went lax in Garrett's arms. He in turn picked me up and set me down on one of the couches. Soon my family surrounded me by either sitting in on the couches or standing near by.
Garrett stayed by my right side while Esme joined me on my left. Carlisle sat opposite of me along with Edward. His golden aged eyes pinned me and held my gaze.
My father's voice held a commanding yet gentle tone when he spoke. "Now Isabella, please tell us what's wrong."
I collected my thoughts before I spoke. "I..I think Alice's parents abuse her." I heard Esme give a low growl that she desperately tried to suppress. Because of my close proximity is the only reason I heard her.
Carlisle looked down in thought. "How do you know? Does she have physical marks showing that she could be in fact abused?"
My eyes were downcast in shame. "No, but at the mention of her parents she always pales and avoids any question. Also when she was sent to the ER her parents just left her without a care. I saw the note." By the end of my explanation my eyes were on my father, pleading for him to see my reason.
"Carlisle." All eyes fell on my adopted mother who had an icy tone to her voice. Many of my siblings shifted in their seats. "Carlisle I think Bella may be right." My mother acted like a mother bear when it came down to her cubs. The thought that a parent was abusing their child always made her sick. I bet if it were possible, Esme would adopt every unwanted child on this planet.
My father ran a hand through his slicked back blonde hair. "Darling I know what you are thinking, but there is simply not enough proof. They could be bad parents, but we don't know if they are abusive."
Everyone went silent. The overwhelming sense of fear hit me again and caused me to squirm in my seat. I was about to get up and run when the shyest member of the family spoke up.
"What if someone were to just go and watch from the windows?" All eyes snapped to Irina when she spoke up. Of course! I was such an idiot that I didn't even think of that.
Instantly I was to my feat and ready to run out the door. A hand kept me in place, and my eyes turned to meet my mother's. "I'm coming with you," this time her eyes scanned the room. "Jasper and Edward, would you be so kind as to accompany us." Both boys nodded in unison.
I wasn't about to sit around and make up a tactical plan. Instead I was out of the house in seconds. The sound of my family's footsteps filled my ears, indicating that they were following. As I was running I checked my phone to see that Alice hadn't texted me yet about our date. Something must be wrong. I willed my legs faster and could hear my family behind me speeding up as well. Edward, who was the fastest in the family, was by my side. He gave me a sideways glance before he sped forward until his copper head blended in with the forest in front of me. I narrowed my eyes in confusion.
It took no time to actually get to Alice's house. I saw Edward who was at the edge of the woods, just out of sight, behind the huge house. He was staring into the house with his head cocked to a side like he was trying to hear something. I slid to a stop and stood next to my copper headed brother. I closed my eyes and focused on the sound around me. Since Alice's house was far from the woods, it would take every ounce of concentration to hear passed thick walls.
A bird flittered about three feet away. Jasper and Esme's footsteps softly padded up behind me and Edward. A cricket chirped far away but I couldn't tell, my focused turned to the house. I could hear four heartbeats. One was to the right, most likely in the kitchen. Two were in the middle of the house, the living room I assumed. The last heart beat came from the left side, and closest to the woods. Alice.
Edward's voice cut through the silence. "Alice is thinking about what to wear for your date. Her sister is.." I looked over at my brother with panic in my yes.
Ed's face was scrunched up in confusion. "What is it Edward!" I could not stop the panic that was seeping all the way into my bones. Something was horribly wrong.
"MARY ALICE BRANDON, GET THE FUCK IN HERE NOW!"
All heads whipped to the house. The male voice had such an angered edge to it that a growl rumbled in my chest. I started to shake, but from fear or anger I could not tell.
Through Alice's window we saw my mate come from her closet. She only made two tiny steps out of her closet before her door flung open and her father came barreling in. My lips curled in a snarl. A strong hand clasped my forearm powerfully, but I paid no attention to whose it was. My vision became red as that awful man advanced on my mate and grabbed her arm roughly. Alice's heart beat became erratic like a bird trapped in a cage. A chorus of hisses sang behind me, each for their own reasons I assume.
"What the fuck does your sister mean you are going on a date with a girl?" Hissed Alice's father. Said girl seemed to shrink right before my eyes. I felt my fist's clench as I saw that bastard of a man tighten his grip on Ali's arm.
"Answer me you stupid ass child!" I about came unhinged as that man cocked his hand back and backhanded the side of Alice's face. Arms came from everywhere and surround themselves around me, binding me like rope. A hand was on my mouth to stifle the loud roar that was spilling from me. My arms and legs were held firm, but my body was still reaching out towards my mate.
Calm covered my like a wool blanket, suffocating the fiery rage that filled me. I sagged to the earth floor, but my eyes stayed focused on the scene before me.
Mr. Brandon loomed over his daughter, who was on the floor clutching her face. Sobs shook Alice's shoulders, but I could tell she tried to stop them. "Your ways already forced us to move once, you little freak. I will not let this happen again, or I swear I will put you in a loony bin with the rest of the crazies. I forbid you to see this girl or I swear that when you do get into the asylum," Mr. Brandon's voice became a soft whisper, "I swear that every horrid treatment will be used on you. Maybe I will have them remove part of your brain and make you a vegetable. Or maybe some expensive surgery that has a high possibility to put you on life support. And when that happens I will be the strong one of the family. I wouldn't even shed a tear as I pulled the fucking plug."
For once in all my vampiric life, I felt cold. The temperature doesn't effect us unless its heat orientated. Now, though, cold seemed to seep into my very being, my very soul. A shiver coursed its way down my body.
"What kind of parent does this?" asked Jasper in disbelief.
"A monster, that's what," spat out my mother.
"Cynthia darling." Our eyes turned back to the window when Mr. Brandon started to speak again. I just now noticed Cynthia, who was shaking by Alice's bedroom door. "I wish I could take you to the movies and meet this strapping young gentleman, but I'm afraid I've had one to many to drive. So," Mr. Brandon turned to gaze down at Alice, "your sister shall take you. Absent this dyke Bella Cullen."
Esme gave a hard growl at the mention of my name. I didn't care. I was to busy trying to figure this bastard out. One minute he was as menacing as a demon, and the next he was gentle and soft spoken. It was obvious who his favorite daughter was, but why does he despise Alice so? Why did he call her a freak? Why was Alice the reason behind their move from Mississippi? Also, why mention taking Alice to an asylum? To many extra pieces to this puzzle, this enigma that I call mate, were sprouting up left and right.
We watched as Mr. Brandon left Alice's room. Cynthia stood there rooted to the spot, completely and utterly lost. I could tell she wanted to say something, and I didn't need Edward's gift to guess what she wanted to say.
"She didn't do it on purpose." I turned to gaze at my mind reader of a brother. His golden eyes met mine. "Cynthia, she didn't mean to tell them that Alice was going on a date with you. It slipped out that you had a date also, and her father was scaring her so much that she told on Alice. Cynthia panicked and didn't want to rat her sister out, but she was scared of her father."
Esme hissed from behind me, "no child should ever fear their parents."
My eyes narrowed and followed the sound of Mr. Brandon's heart beat as he strolled through the house. "Well there will always be bad parents, and stupid people who wont do a damn thing about it." And I don't plan on being one of those people.
I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone. I was about to dial Alice's number when Edward grabbed my hand. I glared at him, warning him with my pitch black eyes.
"I have a plan sis," I was met by my brother's famous crooked grin. He looked back where Esme and Jasper stood. My golden haired brother looked worse for wear, for his eyes reflected the anger that was radiating from me and our mother. "Esme come with me."
When our mother didn't respond, Jasper put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Mom, you need to go with Edward." I watched as Esme's eyes changed from black to a dark gold. She looked apologetically at me before dashing away in the direction of our house.
Edward turned to me next. "Stay here with Jasper and don't do anything stupid. I will call you in a little bit." With that he took off towards where our mother went.
On a normal day I would've joked with my brother, but right now I felt to angry to joke. Jasper draped his arm around my shoulders as we stood and watched the house.
I took note that Alice was still in the floor, staring at her doorway, while Cynthia had left. Finally after what felt like hours to me she eased herself off the floor. She stood in the middle of her room and stared into space. She most likely didn't know what to do with herself. Alice hesitated before reaching into her pocket and producing her phone. I had mine in my hand before I received the text.
Bella, we can't go out tonight. My father is keeping me and Cynthia home for the night. Sorry. A
I almost didn't want to reply but I sent a simple okay :( B. My shoulders slumped and all the anger left me. I wanted nothing more but to hop through Alice's window and wrap her in my arms and take her away from this place. Alas, I couldn't do that without having to explain a lot of things.
Alice walked back into her closet. She walked like a robot, like someone who was on autopilot. She came back out shortly after with jeans and a baggy hoodie on. Next she disappeared from sight in her bathroom.
My phone began to buzz and I looked down at it from its place in my hand. It was Edward. "Yes," I said.
"Okay Bella, heres the plan. You are going to take my car, which is parked a block from the Brandon's, and follow Alice. When she gets to the movie theater, surprise her. Try to not be so harsh in your questioning though, I know your sister and your stubborn antics."
I furrowed my brow. "Why are you helping me Edward."
I heard a sigh from my brother's end. "Because I having been much of a help as of late and I want to make up for that. Plus, Alice is your mate, and I know what its like to see your mate upset. Just go easy on her and don't force her to tell you anything. Alice will open up at her own pace. You can only comfort her and be that shoulder for her to cry on."
Tears had formed in my eyes at my brother's words. "Thank you Edward," I whispered into the phone.
"No problamo sissy." Edward snickered before hanging up.
I had a smile when I turned to look at Jasper. His eyes returned to normal and the gold was looking down at me with such warmth. "Go Bella, go hunt and I will call you when Alice leaves. Trust me, you need to."
I nodded at my brother and took off at a dead sprint. I needed to make this the quickest hunt ever. In not time I found a doe who was by herself. With a swift jump I was upon her sinking my teeth into her neck. Her life blood oozed down my throat and I drank it greedily. Jasper was right, I needed that. I wiped my mouth clean and took off back towards my mate's house.
Jasper was shocked when he saw me back so quick but nodded his head when he noticed my bright yellow eyes. "Alice is ready to go, and Cynthia is almost ready."
My eyes searched Alice's window and could see her legs dangling from her bed, but the rest of her body was cut off from my view. "How has she been."
Jasper heaved an unnecessarily large breath. "Her emotions are all over the place. The biggest is sadness and fear. Disappointment and is a close third."
"Disappointment?"
My brother gave me a smirk, "disappointed in not being able to see you I'd imagine." Ah. Well that makes two of us. Though I will be seeing her soon.
The sound of footsteps and the sent of fresh mountain air made both of us turn. Garrett came bounding up with his trademark goofy grin. His sandy blond hair being ruffled in the wind. I was so happy when he cut his hair a bit shorter. He looked too much like James. Now his hair was still long but he had it styled similar to Carlisle, only Garrett's was much longer. I noticed he was wearing a leather jacket with a white v-neck shirt and jeans that hugged his hips in a sexy manner. Oh no, he was up to something.
"Change of plans sister, I shall escort you tonight. Oh and Esme wanted me to give these to you." He handed over a new set of clothes. I gave him a pointed stare, but he only made shooing motions. "Go get changed before your mate leaves, which sounds like soon."
My head whipped over to Alice's house and saw that Alice was no longer in her bedroom. "Shit," I said as I dashed a few feet away to change. Esme picked out a faded brown v-neck shirt, but the cut of the shirt was low and gave off a big view of my cleavage. She also gave me a fresh pair of jeans and a jean jacket. Yeah okay, I look hot.
I grabbed my dirty clothes and stepped out from the wall of trees I was behind. Garrett gave a wolf whistle. I took note that Jasper had already left. Fine leave without saying bye. "Looking good sis."
I eyed him wearily, "Yeah, you too." The corner of my brother's lips twitched and I could tell he was hiding something.
The sound of Alice's Porsche coming to life made me turn and look. A flash of yellow caught my eye and Alice was gone around the corner.
"Whelp, that's our cue." Yes, I would say you big oaf. "Come let's go before we loose sight of them."
I rolled my eyes and my brother dashed off towards the opposite direction of where Alice went. "We know where they are going so its not like we will loose them or anything."
Garrett just laughed at me. His grey Hummer came into view. He was parked deep in a driveway and on the main road towards Port Angeles. We would definitely see them before they left town. My goof of a brother jumped and skidded across the top of his hood like something from the Dukes of Hazard. I threw my arms in the air, and began to laugh at my idiot of a brother. Said man stood and smiled at me before hopping in his tank of a vehicle. I myself hopped in the passenger seat and threw my clothes in the back.
I took this time to study my brother and his knock out outfit. "So what's with the get up?"
It took everything my brother had to look innocent. Lucky for me I could read him like an open book. I cocked a brow and stared him down until he huffed like a child. "This Daniel Moss thinks he's hot shit. Well I think he needs to be put down a peg or two."
I blinked, once, twice. Then I threw back my head and laughed. If I were human, tears would've been streaming down my face and my sides would've hurt. I laughed at my brother's antics, I laughed at this whole situation, and I laughed as a release from my pent up emotions. Once I calmed down I looked at my brother who looked hurt but had laughter in his eyes.
"I'm glad you're so amused by this you jerk. Its a good thing I love you and.." We both stopped as a flash of yellow caught our attention. My brother turned on his Hummer and pulled out of the driveway.
I craned my neck and saw a yellow Porsche's tail lights. "There she is," I stated. My brother pulled onto the road and sped off after her. He had this huge shit eating grin on his face. I snorted, "you are loving this aren't you?"
Garrett turned and flashed me his perfect teeth in a breath taking smile. "Of course. It's not everyday that you get to have a care chase. This is just like something from a movie. Speaking of, what movie are we seeing."
I lifted my shoulders in a shrug. " I don't know. We weren't suppose to know that she was going out tonight, remember."
My brother scrunched his face up in thought. "Hmm well if it is some stupid chick flick I ain't going."
A chuckled, "I ain't going? What have you been doing, hanging out with Jasper while watching westerns again?"
A growl escaped Garrett, "that happened one time."
I just laughed. Oh my big brother. Silence filled the car, so I leaned back and enjoyed the ride. A sense of calm seeped into me as my eyes followed the red lights of Alice's car. Garrett made sure to be a few cars away. When we got into town we used different roads so Alice wasn't in my view. But that didn't matter to me right now. The prospect of seeing my mate made the monster inside me purr with delight. I began to bounce in my seat like a kid in a candy store when we pulled up the movie theater.
My brother and I didn't move from our parking spot across from the theater. We watched in silence as Alice, Cynthia, and her date appeared from around the block's corner. I took note in the way Alice moved as she walked behind the two she had to watch tonight. Her shoulders were slumped, feet shuffling across the sidewalk, and her hands were in her hoodie pocket. I wanted so badly to jump out of the car, run over to her, and shower her with kisses to make it better. Of course I couldn't, not just yet.
Garrett rolled down his window when Alice approached the ticket booth. My brother fist pumped the air when we bother heard her ask for three tickets to see the new Superman movie. I rolled my eyes when my brother flashed me an amazing smile. Boys and their action movies.
When the three humans were out of sight me and my brother got out of the car. Garrett wrapped his long arm over my shoulder as we made our way to purchase our tickets. I snickered as I heard the James Bond theme song being hummed from my giant child that I called brother.
Something to my right caught my eye and I stopped to look. Nothing was there but the over whelming feeling of being watched filled me. Something wasn't right here and I new it. Garrett saw my distress and quickly bought a ticket for me.
"What is it sis?" asked my brother as he was handing me my ticket, though his eyes were glancing around the area.
A soft growl echoed in my chest. "I don't know but I thought I saw something, and now I feel as though we are being watched." Garrett started searching more frantically. I just shrugged off the feeling. I had more important matters to attend to. "Come on, lets go inside."
The oh-so-familiar scent of cinnamon that came from one red headed bitch hit my nose and made me whirl around. My eyes searched everywhere and I heard my brother give a warning growl. I finally noticed the male ticket taker was chewing gum. Mostly likely he was enjoying a nice piece of Big Red...I hope
With one last long look, we both made our way inside the theater. Right as I walked through the door I saw Alice and the two young-ins walking away from the snack counter with a big bag of popcorn in Cynthia's hand, and two drinks in Daniel's. Alice had nothing and just followed silently. I managed to get a glimpse of her face and saw that she had applied a thick layer of makeup where a large bruise had formed.
When the trio disappeared we followed slowly behind. I noticed Garrett being human like and looking around at the movie posters that littered the walls. I also noticed all the different girls who seemed to swoon over my brother. A small snicker left my lips and my brother gave an all knowing smirk.
It was dark in the Superman theater and luckily there wasn't that many people here. Quickly my eyes found Alice's mop of spiky black hair towards the far back left corner of the theater. She had her head against the wall and her eyes closed. Garrett also noticed her and had a pained expression on his face. He looked at me with a sad smile and made his way to a seat a few rows in front of Alice. My eyes scanned the room until they landed on the happy couple who were situated in the middle section. They were sharing popcorn and making puppy eyes at each other. I wonder if Alice and I do that crap?
Shaking off the feeling of uncomfortableness as I walked up to Alice. She seemed unaware that someone was right next to her. I felt unhappy at that. She must be so completely sad that she hasn't noticed my scent or just the fact that her mate is here. Well I plan on changing that.
"May I sit here hot stuff?" I asked in the most husky of voices.
I could just make out the corner of Alice's frown that she tried to suppress. I didn't give her time to answer as I plopped down in the seat next to her. My arm stretched out to drape over the back of her seat, while my hand rested on her shoulder. She whipped her head around, her eyes full of rage. But as I assumed those angry eyes soon filled with shock.
"Bella?" My mate said in the most softest of whispers.
Alice's eyes continued to widened as I gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. She didn't calm down from my touch though and looked horrified that I was here. Uh oh, what did I do. Did she not really want to see me?
Does she not want me?
AN: Yeah okay I know, I'm an awful person for not writing. Well I had school and other stuff. Though that is still not an excuse. My excuse was I was bored of this game and didn't want to go on. But then something happened. One, it is the summer. But the main reason is you guys. One day I was just curious and saw that I had over a hundred, thats 100, reviews. I was just completely shocked over the amount of praise I got. I wasn't expecting that. So with a renewed hunger to please my fans I began to write again. The writers block I had is now gone and I have a good idea of where this story is going. I knew the different scenes I had in my head, but I didn't have an order to them. Well I just hope that this chapter made up for the almost years worth of no updating. Lots did happen here. I love you guys for sticking with me, it means a lot.
And congrats SimpleLurvy on being reviewer number 100 (Insert confetti and balloons)
Well Thanks guys, I hope you enjoyed
Ani out
